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Q: When there is a traffic police directing the flow of traffic, his instructions override_____

Both A & B. For the question "When there is a traffic police directing the flow of traffic, his instructions override_____", the correct answer is "Both A & B" because whenever there is a policeman directing the traffic flow, his/her instruction shall override the road marks, traffic signs and signals.

Q: If you are at a junction and the "Red Man" has come and a pedestrian is still crossing the road, what should you do?

Give way. Give way to a pedestrian who is still crossing, even after the pedestrian signal changes to Red Man. Do not move until the person has cleared your path safely.

Q: When the Green B traffic light signal appears

Only buses may proceed. A green B signal is a bus-only traffic signal. Other vehicles must not treat it as a normal green light and should wait for the signal that applies to them.

Q: If a driver rotates his hand in a circular motion out of the window, what signal is he giving?

He intends to move in to the left or turn left.. Know the prescribed hand signals in case a vehicle’s indicators cannot be used or seen. A circular hand movement from the window signals an intention to move or turn left.

Q: Which light comes after green light?

Amber light. The normal traffic-light sequence changes from green to amber, then red. Amber warns that the right to proceed is ending and you should stop if it is safe to do so.

Q: Upon seeing a red arrow, you should ______

Stop behind the stop-line in the direction indicated.. A red arrow prohibits movement in the direction it points. Stop behind the stop line and wait for an indication that permits that specific movement.

Q: Besides signaling to indicate your intentions, you should also

Allow enough time for other motorists to react. Signal early enough for other road users to understand and respond to your intended manoeuvre; signalling does not give you priority.

Q: When approaching a traffic light controlled junction, you should

Slow down.. Reduce speed when approaching a traffic-light junction so you can stop safely if the signal changes and respond to traffic or pedestrians in the junction.

Q: Upon seeing a green B light, you should ______

Proceed if your vehicle is an omnibus.. A green B signal is reserved for buses. Other vehicles must wait for the signal that applies to their movement.

Traffic light sequences, green arrows, hand signals, indicators, and police directing traffic.

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Signals & Traffic Lights questions

When there is a traffic police directing the flow of traffic, his instructions override_____

The traffic light signals

Both A & B Correct answer

The road marks and road signs

For the question "When there is a traffic police directing the flow of traffic, his instructions override_____", the correct answer is "Both A & B" because whenever there is a policeman directing the traffic flow, his/her instruction shall override the road marks, traffic signs and signals.

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When stopping your vehicle at a traffic light controlled junction, which of the following is incorrect

Inch forward while waiting for the lights to change so as to move quickly Correct answer

Stop before and close to the stop-line

Apply handbrake after stopping

Stop behind the stop line and wait without creeping forward. Creeping can put the vehicle into the crossing or junction before it is safe to move.

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If you are at a junction and the "Red Man" has come and a pedestrian is still crossing the road, what should you do?

Give way Correct answer

Move forward

Shout at the pedestrian for being slow

Give way to a pedestrian who is still crossing, even after the pedestrian signal changes to Red Man. Do not move until the person has cleared your path safely.

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When the Green B traffic light signal appears

Only buses may proceed Correct answer

All vehicles in the first lane may proceed

Vehicle may proceed when no buses in the traffic

A green B signal is a bus-only traffic signal. Other vehicles must not treat it as a normal green light and should wait for the signal that applies to them.

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If a driver rotates his hand in a circular motion out of the window, what signal is he giving?

He intends to move out to the right.

He intends to stop.

He intends to move in to the left or turn left. Correct answer

Know the prescribed hand signals in case a vehicle’s indicators cannot be used or seen. A circular hand movement from the window signals an intention to move or turn left.

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Which light comes after green light?

The Flashing Amber Light

Amber light Correct answer

Red light

The normal traffic-light sequence changes from green to amber, then red. Amber warns that the right to proceed is ending and you should stop if it is safe to do so.

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Upon seeing a red arrow, you should ______

Proceed except if there is oncoming traffic.

Stop behind the stop-line in the direction indicated. Correct answer

Proceed even there is traffic from the opposite direction.

A red arrow prohibits movement in the direction it points. Stop behind the stop line and wait for an indication that permits that specific movement.

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Besides signaling to indicate your intentions, you should also

Flash your high beam to reinforce your intention

Use accompanying hand signals

Allow enough time for other motorists to react Correct answer

Signal early enough for other road users to understand and respond to your intended manoeuvre; signalling does not give you priority.

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When approaching a traffic light controlled junction, you should

Slow down. Correct answer

Speed up before the light changes.

Always stop.

Reduce speed when approaching a traffic-light junction so you can stop safely if the signal changes and respond to traffic or pedestrians in the junction.

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Upon seeing a green B light, you should ______

Proceed if your vehicle is not an omnibus.

Proceed if your vehicle is an omnibus. Correct answer

Give way to vehicles behind.

A green B signal is reserved for buses. Other vehicles must wait for the signal that applies to their movement.

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What should you do while waiting at a red traffic light?

Step on brake pedal.

Turn on Hazard Light

Pull up handbrake. Correct answer

When waiting stationary at a red light, apply the handbrake to hold the vehicle securely and avoid fatigue from holding the foot brake.

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At a traffic light controlled junction, the light turns green. You should

Move to the side of the road.

Accelerate and move off immediately so as not be cause any obstruction.

Check left and right for any approaching vehicles before moving off. Correct answer

A green light permits movement only when safe. Check for vehicles or pedestrians still clearing the junction before moving off.

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